HB25 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ken Johnson
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Motor vehicles, handicapped parking, sign designated special access parking place not required to specify fine, Sec.32-6-233.1 am'd.
Summary: HB25 would stop requiring handicap parking signs to display the fine amount for violations.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 32-6-233.1 to remove the requirement that the fine amount be displayed or attached to signs designating disability parking. Penalties for violations stay the same: minimum fines of $50 for the first offense, $200 for the second offense, and $500 for the third or any later offense. Second and subsequent offenses still require at least 40 hours of community service, and enforcement can occur on private property with placard verification; fines are distributed to specified local or state funds.

Who It Affects
Drivers who park in designated disability spaces: they would face the same fines under the law, but signs no longer have to show the amount.
Law enforcement agencies and local governments: continue to enforce disability parking violations and receive portions of collected fines according to the statute.

Key Provisions
Signage: the requirement to display the fine amount on disability parking signs is removed.
Penalties: the existing fine schedule (first $50, second $200, third/subsequent $500) remains in effect, with 40 hours of community service for second or later offenses.
Enforcement and funding: enforcement on private property is authorized; fines are allocated to local and state funds with specified distributions to the Administrative Office of Courts and the Department of Mental Health for disability-related programs.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Motor Vehicles